Sunset hikes near Fort Lucas, ma

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 17 min of walking

2. Massaemett Mountain & Waterthrush Trail via Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 17 min of walking

3. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 58 min of walking

4. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 154 min of walking

5. Upper Greenfield Reservoir 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 57 min of walking

6. West Road 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Trap Rock Ledge–Blueberry, 4 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 115 min of walking

8. County Road & Vernal Pool 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 124 min of walking

9. Fridge & Vernal Pool 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 111 min of walking

10. Pocumtuck Rock & Fridge 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 96 min of walking

11. Fridge 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 93 min of walking

12. Bailey Rd to Beldingville Rd Trail 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walking